unanimous

adjective

unan·​i·​mous yu̇-ˈna-nə-məs 

1

: formed with or indicating unanimity : having the agreement and consent of all

2

: being of one mind : agreeing

unanimously adverb

Synonyms

• agreeable
• amicable
• compatible
• congenial
• frictionless
• harmonious
• kindred
• united

Examples of unanimous in a Sentence

The judges made a unanimous ruling.

a unanimous vote to upgrade the school's computer facilities

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump was convicted in May by a unanimous jury on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records tied to hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 election. —Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024

Both the proposal and the almost unanimous vote against it made national news, along with the riots that ensued. —Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024

The Council's unanimous decision came after a recommendation from the city's Street Transportation Department on Oct. 16. —Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024

The juries in their first trial could not reach a unanimous verdict. —Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin unanimus, from unus one + animus mind — more at one, animate

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

unanimous

adjective

unan·​i·​mous yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs 

1

: being of one mind : agreeing completely

the councillors were unanimous in their approval of the report

2

: agreed to by all

a unanimous vote

unanimity

ˌyü-nə-ˈnim-ət-ē

noun

unanimously

yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs-lē

adverb